Question

which of the following is a side effect of nicotinic acid?
arthralgia
back pain
hepatotoxicity
myopathy

Explanation:

Nicotinic acid, also known as niacin, can cause hepatotoxicity, which is liver - toxicity. Arthralgia (joint pain), back pain, and myopathy (muscle disease) are not typical side - effects of nicotinic acid.

Answer:

C. Hepatotoxicity